Illinois Fatal Crash Data for 2015:
A Snapshot View

As of December 31, 2015

The fatality data provided below is provisional and is based on information submitted to IDOT for fatal motor vehicle related crashes occurring on Illinois public roadways. The data is updated as information is received from various agencies throughout the state. Fatalities include motor vehicle occupants (drivers and passengers) and non-occupants (pedestrians, pedalcyclists, etc.) killed in the crash.

Fatal Crashes

914

Fatalities

998

Fatalities Last Year to Date

923

Change

+75

Restraint Usage: Data does not include fatalities where restraint usage was unknown. (Example: an emergency rescue team arrives before the police, and usage is not reported.)

Restraint Used

293

Restraint Not Used or Used Improperly

243

Driver Licensing: Fatal crashes where driver(s), either
surviving or deceased, did not have a valid driver's license at the time of the
crash. Data includes drivers who were unlicensed, suspended, revoked, expired,
cancelled or denied.